Bartlesville, OK Road Trips
Drivers starting from Bartlesville, OK have 10 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 15-mile quick runs to 262-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Bartlesville, OK head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
288.4 mi
Altus, OK
Quickest Drive
23m
Ochelata, OK
Plan Around Bartlesville, OK
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Bartlesville, OK is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Bartlesville, OK
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Bartlesville, OK
Bartlesville, OK to Elk City, OK
Bartlesville, OK to Anadarko, OK
Bartlesville, OK to Pauls Valley, OK
Bartlesville, OK to Chickasha, OK
Bartlesville, OK to Bethany, OK
Bartlesville, OK to Warr Acres, OK
Bartlesville, OK to Oklahoma County, OK
Bartlesville, OK to Choctaw, OK
Bartlesville, OK to Vera, OK
Bartlesville, OK to Ochelata, OK
Driving from Bartlesville, OK
Expect an average of 149 miles and about 2h 48m behind the wheel when leaving Bartlesville, OK. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 262 miles (4h 44m), while the shortest is just 15 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Bartlesville, OK are Elk City, OK (261.9 mi, 4h 44m), Anadarko, OK (210.5 mi, 3h 55m), Pauls Valley, OK (193.9 mi, 3h 47m), Chickasha, OK (192.4 mi, 3h 31m), and Bethany, OK (154 mi, 2h 53m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in OK currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 149-mile trip from Bartlesville, OK, budget about $22 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 10 mapped routes leaving Bartlesville, OK and 1 routes heading into Bartlesville, OK, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 15 to 262 miles.
The longest mapped route from Bartlesville, OK covers 262 miles and takes approximately 4h 44m. Shorter options start at just 15 miles.
The average route from Bartlesville, OK runs about 149 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 48m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 149-mile trip from Bartlesville, OK costs roughly $22 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Bartlesville, OK include Elk City, OK, Anadarko, OK, Pauls Valley, OK and Chickasha, OK. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Bartlesville, OK by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
37,559
Median Income
$59,457
Median Home Value
$154,900
Median Age
36.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Bartlesville, OK
A sampling of people born in Bartlesville, OK.
Mark Price
1964
American basketball player-coach
Patrick Cranshaw
1919–2005
American actor (1919–2005)
William Salyers
1964
American actor
Ted Hsu
1964
Canadian politician
Bud Adams
1923–2013
American football executive, owner (1923–2013)
Becky Hobbs
1950
American country singer, songwriter and pianist
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Bartlesville, OK.
Price Tower
high-rise building in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States
Old Washington County Courthouse
former courthouse in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q809450), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Bartlesville, OK
Bartlesville is in Green Country Oklahoma north of Tulsa. It is the home of Phillips Petroleum Company now merged with Conoco and called ConocoPhillips.
1 Frank Lloyd Wright Price Tower and Arts Center, 510 Dewey Ave, ☏ +1 918 336-4949. Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su noon-5PM. Originally slated for construction in New York. The Tree That Escaped The Forest was Frank Lloyd Wright's only existing skyscraper of the many he designed. World-class art exhibits go through here on a regular basis. Tours available. Adults $4, Under 16 Free. First Presbyterian Church. Looking kind of like a sailing ship, this is yet another example of mid-century modern Oklahoma architecture. Feel free to look at the sanctuary and its unique abstract stained glass wall. Free, donations accepted.
Red Apple Sports Center, 1414 SE Washington Blvd, ☏ +1 918 333-6640. Open Daily. Glow in the Dark Bowling on Friday and Saturday Nights. 1 Jo Allyn Lowe Park. City park with an arboretum, fishing lake, and a 1920s log cabin. (updated Aug 2025)
Price Tower Plaza, 510 Dewey Ave (Located on the 15th and 16th floors of the FLW Price Tower and Arts Center), ☏ +1 918 336-1000. The only restaurant on the Great Plains to be decorated with Prairie-Style decor matched to the original architect's designs.
Hotel Phillips, ☏ +1 918-336-5800, toll-free: +1-800-331-0706. Very nice medium-size hotel. Has a restaurant, the Grill 66, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Room prices range from $85 to $190 per night, with weekend rates starting at $49.
Travel tips adapted from Bartlesville on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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